Bidco United,Kariboangi Sharks and Mahakama will be interested in this tie for more reasons than one.
The Planets need to beat Bandari for only one reason:stay afloat.
Four games separate first placed Bandari as they face Ligi Ndogo Planets this weekend at the Kenya Law School.The return leg match starts at 9am.
The Planets need to beat Bandari for only one reason:stay afloat.
Four games separate first placed Bandari as they face Ligi Ndogo Planets this weekend at the Kenya Law School.The return leg match starts at 9am.
Bandari won the first encounter 5 months ago via captain Raphael Okello's 62nd minute spot kick.This is the buildup that led to the lone goal.
Slowing down
The coastal side, at 29, has played two more games and go
into Saturday’s match being able to, loosely, release the pedal that has seen
them win their last 5 matches. A negative outcome may not be utterly
detrimental to their campaign; they complete their season at home with predictable
schedules against Congo JMJ, Berets and Celtic.Notably, Bandari are the only
team to have had a permanent physical location (Mbaraki) where they have played
all their home games,.
Bandari is second to none at home and have not dropped maximum
points all season. They are first in the league in home points having lost only 6 (ties against Mahakama, Admiral and Mathare Youth) so much for home ground
advantage.
Stand a chance
Stand a chance
The Planets too have had a fine run while playing at home
and need to wrap up Saturday’s match to keep their focus steadied on promotion.
They have 28 points out of a possible 45 having lost once and tied 7 times.
They are fifth after Kariobangi Sharks, Administration Police and Mahakama.
Bandari are third in the league (behind Bidco United and
first placed Nairobi Stima), playing on the road with 24 points out of a
possible 42 (from 14 games).They have won and tied in 6 and lost twice. They have+6
goals, one less than the Planets’ +7 on the road,scored conceded ratio. The Planets have scored the
most goals of any team while playing away.
The Planets, at +12, are tied at fifth in goals scored at home.
They are tied with Bandari and Bidco for the stingiest defense that has let in
only 6 goals. They have scored 18 playing at home while Bandari has scored 16
playing on the road.
While Bandari may not want to let go off the pedal, a timely
jolt might ease off some of the pressure as well as keep the Planets’ season on
track.
Planet starters
Goalkeeper Samuel Njau starts on the bench after sustaining an injury in the Planets' 3-0 win over Green Berets. Left back Douglas Simiyu returns to the team after a five mathc hiatus.He came in for Brillian Ochieng and featured for 27 minutes in the Planets' opening 1-1 draw against Kibera Celtic.
Charles Ouma (GK),Edward Kiarie,Jaswel Ngugi,Nahashon Omondi,Salim Abdala,Jeremiah Bright,Sven Yida (C),Samuel Kabuthi,Edwin Wanjala,John Njoroge,Vincent Okoth.
Charmant Chihuguyu,George Odhiambo,Douglas Simiyu,Frederick Okoth,Mikhail Mwaniki,Samuel Njau,Peter Bode.
Head-to-head Last Six
Matches
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Comparison of the last six
games (latest game is on the right side)
Planets
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D
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W
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W
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D
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D
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W
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Bandari
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D
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W
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W
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W
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W
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W
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Scored goals last six games
Planets
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0
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3
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1
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2
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0
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3
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Bandari
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0
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2
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1
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3
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2
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2
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Opponents scored last six
games
Planets
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0
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0
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0
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2
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0
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0
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Bandari
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0
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1
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Performance last six games
W(H)
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W(A)
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D(H)
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D(A)
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L(H)
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L(A)
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Planets
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3
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2
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1
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1
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0
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0
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Bandari
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1
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2
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1
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0
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0
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0
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